GOODWINS - Key Persons
Angela Henderson has been with us since 2005, coming with a wealth of knowledge in both jewellery and watches gathered over her 21 years in the trade. Angela gained her National Association of Goldsmiths diploma and became the manager of our Rose Street branch in 2007 since then she has taken the store from strength to strength.
Ben Goodwin joined the family firm in 1993 having left Trinity college where he studied business economics and then further studies in Paris. After a short stint at Polaroid the lure of the antiques trade beckoned and he has been at Goodwins ever since. A specialist in antique jewellery and particularly the Victorian period he is Goodwins' primary purchaser and point of contact with regards to all second hand and antique retail and trade enquiries.
Goodwins is a third generation family firm. Originally founded in London after the second world war, Richard Goodwin was demobbed and became an antique dealer. He established several stalls on the Portobello Road and rapidly became a well known figure to the London trade.
After many years travelling the country buying antiques to stock his London base, Richard decided to settle in Edinburgh. He established the original store on Rose Street in the city centre, where Goodwins still trade to this day.
Richard's son Ronald, who from a very young age worked with his father in London, took control of the business in 1957. He then decided to relocate to Edinburgh's very fashionable West End on Queensferry Street. Over the following 30 years, Ronald, and his wife Kate, nurtured the business and expanded the premises in the West End to encompass 2 shops.
In 1991 Ronald's sons Joe and Ben, who had also been trained from a very young age, joined the business, completing the team. They decided to re-open the original shop in Rose Street in 1995 where it provides the same services available at the west end shop in Queensferry street.
Joe Goodwin has worked in the family business since childhood, spending holidays and weekends learning the intricacies of the silver and jewellery business from his father. Joe joined the family business full time in 1991 at the age of 17. Joe is Goodwins silver specialist with a particular interest in 19th century British silver.
Linda Caddell began her career in retail jewellery in 1979. Starting her career at McGowans in Princes Street and then on to further sales in other Edinburgh Jewellers. With 30 Years experience she has a passion for Antique and Modern jewellery. Her vast experience and Knowledge have served clients well throughout her career.